AN ADVENTUROUS team of teenagers undertook a gruelling expedition, stretching themselves physically and mentally, all in the name of charity.

The foursome from Porth participated along with 100 other teams in the first Do You Dare? event held at Dare Valley Country Park, and raised funds for the Ty Hafan children’s hospice

Luke Howitt and Stefan Williams from Wattstown, Andrew Williams from Ynyshir, and team captain for the day Gareth Chidzy from Trealaw, are all involved in the various activities offered by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Services For Young People group based in Porth.

Having already been encouraged by the area’s youth workers, Lee Taylor and Ryan Strong, to involve themselves in the activities taking place in Porth, they took things one step further.

After signing up for the event, the four kicked off their day with a two-mile fell run.

They also completed a water flute challenge and a 200-metre zip wire challenge that took them on a breathtaking birds-eye view over the mountains of Dare Valley County Park.

Other activities included a brain teaser and the log run.

Head of services for young people, Louise Cook, said: “The services we are now offering for young people are second to none and it is because of this, young people are shining. It is thanks to the opportunities that are now being created that young people are excelling and gradually we are succeeding in our aim to enhance their life opportunities.

“In doing so we are strengthening communities and building a brighter future for generations to come.”

For further information on Services for Young People in RCT, visit www.wicid.tv or call 01443 744000.